Judianne Kellaway, associate dean for admissions and outreach at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, commented for a San Antonio Current story on the 20 percent increase in applicants for the 2021 entry year realized by the UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine and whether or not COVID-19 was […]

Dr. Ruben Mesa, Mays Cancer Center, is quoted in a story on OncLive saying that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are exciting developments, given how these vaccines were developed (without the presence of the full virus); as a result, Dr. Mesa and his colleagues strongly feel they should likely be safe for almost all […]

For Tier 1A vaccine recipients, please be aware that the first dose of vaccine will be provided through the end of the day, Wednesday, Dec. 23. At that time, vaccines will no longer be available for UT Health San Antonio health care personnel unless or until the organization receives another distribution. We do not have a confirmed distribution date at this time. You have been contacted directly to schedule your appointment. Please be aware of this impending deadline.

Ruth Berggren, MD, infectious disease specialist for UT Health San Antonio, explains the excitement surrounding the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of not letting our guard down during the holidays.

Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, spoke on Fox 29 about the excitement surrounding the new COVID-19 vaccine and how it is an early gift for health care workers caring for patients. Read and watch the story.